Itinerary
The Everest Panorama Trek is one of the most delightful trekking trails in the Everest region. The Everest Panorama Trek presents wonderful views of Mount Everest and many of its surrounding peaks like Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Kwangde, Mount Thamserku, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse and many others. These stunning views of the magisterial mountains can be sighted from Everest View Hotel in a completely comfortable way without you having to endure long and challenging trekking experience. That is why; the Everest Panorama Trek can also be introduced as the Everest Easy Trek.
Flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, the trek begins with hiking to Phakding (2,652m), while enjoying the scenic verdant environments the landscape is decorated with. Walking over bridges and crossing jovial rivers, the trekking trail leads to Namche Bazaar, a popular Sherpa Village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Namche Bazaar is also known as the “Gateway to Everest” and is a rendezvous point for Nepali and Tibetan traders and merchants; a feat that has continued since ancient times. It is also one of the most important administrative hub points of the region. Passing spectacular wooded acreage rich with blooming flowers of rhododendrons and the swell of fir and cedar trees, the Everest Panorama Trekking trail than leads to Khunde and Khumjung villages where you can visit the Hilary School, established in the memory of Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, and excurse the Khumjung monastery.
Trekking to the Tengboche monastery at Tengboche is one of the most wonderful parts of the Everest Panorama Trek. From the area at the Tengboche Monastery, you shall be presented with breath-taking sights of the vistas of Mount Lhotse, Thamserku, Kondge, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and of course, Mount Everest. The Tengboche monastery is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries of the Khumbu region. And the Everest Panorama Trek lets you have a closer look at the opulence of the monastery, with its beautiful golden spires rising into the silage of the Himalaya’s atmosphere and its richly decorated interiors of elaborative Buddhist paintings and religious murals. Tengboche is a vital religious hub for Sherpa Inhabitants and has about 35 monks residing within its walls. The monastery also plays an important role in the perseverance of the flora and fauna in the Sagarmatha Region as the Lamas residing there forbid killing within the region’s perimeters.
You would also be excursing through Sagarmatha National Park, which has absolutely beautiful natural ensemble of foliages and rivers. Trudging through Sagarmatha National Park, you would be in a state of enchantment by the verdancy of the trekking trail that takes you through vibrant chartreuse alpine vegetation of juniper, birch and cedar all lavishly ornamented by the steady flow of the ebullient water-bodies. Everest Panorama Trek is an upbeat exuberant trip that is full of mirthful scenarios that is sure to lift your aesthetic spirit.
The Everest Panorama Trek package from Escape Himalaya provides the best services that incorporate all of the essence of the trek to give you ultimate satisfaction and the best trekking experience! You can also have alternate trekking options with our Everest Base Camp Trek that allows you trekking to the foot of the summit of Mount Everest. The Everest Chola Pass Trek also presents to you the option of excursing through the pass, letting you be captivated by its natural quintessence. The Everest Gokyo Lake Trek lets you encounter the cerulean lakes at the bosom of the mountains. So come join us in this adventure! You can also opt for a customizable itinerary as well if you wish to do so. The Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is another one where you can experience the natural pulchritude of the destinations while undergoing the most beautiful trekking journey.
Tour program
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft), Duration
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft), Duration
Namche Bazar - Everest View Hotel - Return
Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft), Duration
Trek to Namche (3440m/11283ft) via Khumjung village (3700m/12136ft), Duration
Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft), Duration
Fly back to Kathmandu
On this day, we will again experience the scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Then, the airport representative will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel, breakfast included.
Leisure day
Farewell
Escape Himalaya’s airport representative will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport. And, you will depart.
Cancellation Policy
Escape Himalaya is a trustworthy government registered Trekking agency in Nepal dedicated to offering the best possible services to our customers. With an objective of making tourism in the country better, we are obliged to put our best efforts in making our services the absolute best. Your satisfaction and safety is our priority.
Please go throughout Terms and Conditions carefully before booking your trip with us.
General Booking Conditions
For Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan Tours: Provide us a photocopy of your passport and 20% of trip cost as a deposit while booking your trip with us. The deposit amount is nonrefundable.
Risk and Liabilities
All the Nepal, China and Bhutan Tours are conducted under the strict rules and regulations of the tourism board of the respective countries. We are not liable for any changes or cancellations of the trip under unavoidable circumstances like the change in rules and regulations of Country, Government restrictions, natural disasters, political instability and cancellation of flights, delays, sickness or accident and breakdown of vehicles. Any extra cost incurred due to such circumstances shall be borne by the clients themselves. Therefore, Travel Insurance is mandatory.
Last Minute Booking
We accept last minute bookings. You can book a trip to Nepal 7 days prior to the trip departure dates. Last minute booking may not be acceptable in the cases of Bhutan or Tibet Trips.
Postponing the Trip
A written notice should be sent to us 30 days prior to the trip departure date.
In case of postponing of Nepal Tour, minimum USD 150 will be charged as a current trip cancellation charge and the remaining amount will be transferred for the postponed trip.
In case of postponing of Tibet and Bhutan Tour, a trip cancellation charge will be charged as per the trending market rate of those countries. It solely depends upon the ongoing policy of our agents in Tibet and Bhutan. For now, 20% of trip costs and 50% of trip costs will be charged in case of postponing of Bhutan and Tibet Trip respectively.
Trip Cancellation (Nepal)
In case you intend to cancel your trip for any reasons, you need to write it to us 14 days prior to your trip departure date. We shall approve it as canceled only after receiving a valid written notice from the client. If the reason for your cancellation is genuine like injury or serious illness, you can postpone your trip or transfer your booking to another person who meets all the requirements for the trip. However, a fee of USD 150 per person will be charged if you postpone or transfer your trip within 15 days prior to your trip date. As per our policy, the deposit amount is non-refundable, therefore, you can utilize the amount to book a trip with Escape Himalaya next time.
Trip Cancellation (Bhutan)
A valid written notice of cancellation should be provided 30 days prior to your trip departure date. In case you cancel your Bhutan Tour, 20% of the trip cost will be charged as a cancellation charge (even in case of postponing or transfer of a trip to another person). The remaining amount will remain secured with Escape Himalaya as a deposit from you. You can utilize it to book the tour with Escape Himalaya next time. The amount is non-refundable.
Trip Cancellation (Tibet)
A valid written notice of cancellation should be provided 30 days prior to your trip departure date. In case you cancel your Tibet tour, 50% of the trip cost will be charged as a cancellation charge (even in case of postponing or transfer of a trip to another person). The remaining amount will remain secured with Escape Himalaya as a deposit from you. You can utilize it to book the tour with Escape Himalaya next time. The amount is non-refundable.
Incomplete Tour
We are not liable for any refunds in cases of any incomplete tour, trek or expedition whatever the reason.
Unforeseen Circumstances
If your trip gets canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters, war or unfavorable climatic conditions, we will arrange another trip for you. Thus, even if your trip isn’t the one you chose, your money will not go in vain.
Price Changing
We reserve our rights to change the price under various circumstances. Though our action will be reasonably pertaining to cases of some circumstances such as the drastic change in exchange rate, inflation, government actions, and others, we are not liable to answer to anyone for our action.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance package to all our clients. The insurance must cover all the medical expense, personal accident, emergency evacuation, and trip cancellation, loss of gears and natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects and helicopter services in the mountains.
Flight Delay/Cancellation
Flight delays and cancellation tend to happen quite often during bad weather conditions in remote areas, particularly in the Everest region, the Annapurna region, Dolpo, Simikot and Jumla region. Therefore, it is advisable to carry some extra money to buy food and accommodations in case of delays. Escape Himalaya will not be responsible for any of the additional expenses. Therefore, please plan accordingly.
Your Personal Belongings
We are not liable for any damage or loss of your luggage or property. They are at your own risk.
During the Tour
In case you commit any unlawful act during your tour and you are compelled to leave Nepal, Escape Himalaya is not liable for any kind of refunds.
Warning
Our Terms and Conditions are applicable only if you book your trip with us directly. If you book your trip with us through any agents or third party, you shall be liable to their Terms and Conditions.
Tour Details
Accommodation
- Three nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu.
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla.
Transport
All ground transports in private vehicle including airport transfers.
Insurance
Flights
Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla / Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes.
Additional Services
- Kathmandu city tours including all entry fees, tour guide and private vehicle.
- Seasonal fruits during the trek.
- Duffle bag for the trekking.
- Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek.
- Escape Himalaya T - shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
- First aid medical kit.
Additional Services
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. (Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- Cold drinks Inc. coke, water, fanta etc.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Hot shower during the trek except Phakding, Namche and Lukla.
- WiFi internet during the trek.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.
Meals
Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
Guide
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people).
Good to know
Currency
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal